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12 July 2010, 21:41
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11-12) trimmed and in position
13) cutting out floor void to open up locker, will have somewhere to dangle legs inside now
14) anchor box is now a gonner
15) tubes marked out with tape in preparation for glassing
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12 July 2010, 21:41
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Maybe a nice frame of some kind to 'balance the look' ?
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...or a mast?
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12 July 2010, 21:44
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What neither Neil or Biff has mentioned shown is the quality of the join to the tubes on top and the internal work round the tubes with access to the valves - all of which looked very good when I stuck my head in.
The infill cushions forming the backrest to the seats on Biffs boat is also a great touch (wish mine was like that!)
Oh and a photo for Trevor G showing the bags I use for small stuff in the cabin with velcro backs so they stick anywhere.
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he's doing a good job for sure 
i think i will go for squarish bits of wood for the infill that double as vertical fillers to make boxes in that floor void to stop stuff moving about when at sea. then longer but narrower cushions that are infills/backrests. they will simply velcro to the carpet lining which will be on the tubes
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12 July 2010, 21:46
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Maybe a nice frame of some kind to 'balance the look' ?
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I'm thinking a-frame at the back, but not sure yet, can't quite decide. I think aesthetically, she needs balancing to the stern a bit
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12 July 2010, 21:47
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...or a mast?
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If Nashers' Ocean is anything to go by, mast not needed
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12 July 2010, 22:23
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If Nashers' Ocean is anything to go by, mast not needed
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Perhaps I should explain.
With the Wind blowing directly onto the beach in Bembridge harbour on Sunday morning, my ocean gathered a couple of knots from a standing start in about 15 feet with just the wind directly behind it and it gently came to rest with the bow in the sand.
Nasher.
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12 July 2010, 22:49
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16-17) now confirmed, seats need moving back a bit and wheel and throttle need raising. Biffs first pic he posted show the mouldings he made or that, now perfectly positioned for me.
18-20 show the tubes glassed over before the glass was cut to size, and the cabin placed back in position
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12 July 2010, 22:53
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21 & 22 show inside the cabin after the tubes were glassed over but before the cabin was bonded on
23 simply shows the hatch for the doorway
24 is just another shot of where Biff had to extend the width of the cabin bulkhead
25 shows inside behind the dash
more pics to follow as it continues to progress...
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12 July 2010, 23:29
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Wow - what a cool project Neil - keep the piccies coming please!
And Biffer .... Nice workmanship - result
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13 July 2010, 07:47
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He is a bloody clever fella that Biffa bloke the workmanship looks excellent, will it be coming to Alderney ? no need to book a hotel with that cabin setup.
Ta Tim
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13 July 2010, 08:28
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will it be coming to Alderney ? Ta Tim
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I'm hoping so Tim. I did originally put my name down, but it seems to have been knocked off...
I have to try ang get out this weekend though, as the engine warning light kept coming on coming up to Drivers from Calshot last Sunday. I think it was simply a loose battery connection, but don't want to risk an Alderney trip unsure.
I also have to work out if I can get to Needles for 10:30 Friday, as I don't fly into Heathrow until 7pm Thursday, have to get home, down to Swanwick, pick up the boat, get launched etc etc
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13 July 2010, 19:35
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Some are coming on Saturday Roy Smith on cookee jar is one I think.
Hope the sea trials go well and you can make it.
Sorry your name fell off the list shall I add you again.
Ta Tim
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13 July 2010, 20:23
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last few for now:-
26 - 27 cabin glassed on with some hardware fitted
28 - 29 fibreglass round tubes now stuck to tubes with hypalon
30 - even the "ears" have been filled and gelcoated so no longer a gap between tubes and cabin moulding
As she was ready for the Priory Bay Picnic trip. Lots still to do, but getting there...
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13 July 2010, 20:34
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It's nice. But I still think it needs something...
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13 July 2010, 20:37
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i do a bit of sailing as well, but get bored and seasick on yachts... that could be the perfect compromise... Biff... 
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13 July 2010, 20:41
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Phew! I was COMPELLED to post that and I was only messin'
Well taken Sir - she'll be a crackin' boat when she's afloat
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13 July 2010, 20:54
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13 July 2010, 21:14
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Quote:
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i do a bit of sailing as well, but get bored and seasick on yachts...
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I can relate to that, I'm the bored, seasick one...
Go Cabin Ribs!
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neil, looks awesome and she handles superbly!! good to catch up again chap
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13 July 2010, 21:31
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you too Matt, enjoy the 4.7, she's looking fab too
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